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Posted: 6/16/2009 9:03:34 AM EDT
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1) Be sure the ammunition has a sealer around the primer and the case mouth. If you reload, you can apply this yourself.
2) The firearm will function just fine. Make sure to dry it off and re-oil it at the end of the day if it gets wet. 3) Providing you don't shoot the gun underwater or with the barrel full of water, you won't have any problems. An exception is some Glock models, which can be fired underwater with the swapping of a couple parts. Bottom Line: Don't sweat it. |
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Posted: 6/16/2009 9:08:59 AM EDT
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I am also a fisherman, and have similar challenges; One thing to consider is a smaller weapon that can fit in one of the dry pockets in your vest (my Orvis vest has a dry pocket on the front left chest that is big enough to hold a snubbie). Usually, if I am carrying my backpacking pistol (9mm 3.5" barrel) I just put it on my belt and don't worry about it. If I get submerged, I dry the thing off and continue fishing...oil it down when you get home, and it won't be a problem. I've never had an issue.
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Posted: 6/16/2009 10:12:18 AM EDT
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Get a stainless steel Ruger single action. Seems perfect for this application.
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Posted: 6/16/2009 10:22:21 AM EDT
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You can also try sealing it in a high quality double-zipppered ziplock freezer bag (usually thicker construction). Remove as much air as you can before sealing it for best results. I do this when there is a high risk of firearm submersion. Works great!
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Posted: 6/16/2009 10:53:32 AM EDT
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Corrosion of the weapon would be my primary concern...
It’s not likely to matter if anything gets wet so long as you don’t try and fire it submerged… 
Glocks are very corrosion resistant if you’re thinking about an autoloader… If you're worried about your ammo selection, just let a dozen rounds sit in water overnight before your next range session... |
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Posted: 6/16/2009 12:09:09 PM EDT
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All good points everyone. Thanks for the comments.
For what it's worth, I would be carrying a Glock 26. |
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Posted: 6/16/2009 2:13:08 PM EDT
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I have fallen in rivers, lakes and yes the salt water a few times all over the state on numerous occasions. I carry a large S/A Revolver (which doesn't matter) and the ammunition (which does) has never failed to fire a minute later, a day later or a year later (all reloads and I dont use a sealer). There is no reason to not trust an autopistol in a rugged climate/ environment (they fight wars with these things) at any rate a trout stream is a non hostile place (unless the tourists are there).
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Posted: 6/17/2009 12:47:09 PM EDT
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Get the right weapon and you'll be just fine:
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Posted: 6/17/2009 1:12:14 PM EDT
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Quoted: Get the right weapon and you'll be just fine: http://www.americanspecialops.com/images/photos/navy-seals/seal-diver-pistol.jpg Excuse my ignorance but what is this? Sig? |
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Posted: 6/17/2009 1:13:03 PM EDT
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Oops, double tap. |
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Posted: 6/17/2009 1:39:34 PM EDT
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Corrosion and water resistance, GLOCK > everything else.
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Posted: 6/17/2009 2:39:40 PM EDT
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Glock. I had Federal HST go under water for several hours and it still fired fine. Remington Golden Saber also did fine. UMC and some other cheap ammo bit the dust.
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Posted: 6/17/2009 3:02:57 PM EDT
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Quoted:
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Get the right weapon and you'll be just fine: http://www.americanspecialops.com/images/photos/navy-seals/seal-diver-pistol.jpg Excuse my ignorance but what is this? Sig? Meh, won't matter what it is, since it will be a rust ball in about 3 hours
HK and Glock are the most corrosion resistant firearms out there. |
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Posted: 6/17/2009 5:33:06 PM EDT
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Quoted:
1) Be sure the ammunition has a sealer around the primer and the case mouth. If you reload, you can apply this yourself. 2) The firearm will function just fine. Make sure to dry it off and re-oil it at the end of the day if it gets wet. 3) Providing you don't shoot the gun underwater or with the barrel full of water, you won't have any problems. An exception is some Glock models, which can be fired underwater with the swapping of a couple parts. Bottom Line: Don't sweat it. this |
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Posted: 6/18/2009 6:47:58 AM EDT
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Water and ammution hasn't been much of a problem since the invent of self-contained ammunition. Only if your carrying a cap and ball revovler would that be an issue. I've dove alot with a M9 and with SEALs and their SIG 226s. Just rinse with fresh water after emerging from salt water and do normal mainentance.
Not a pistol but since were posting pics of guns and water.....
CD |
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Posted: 6/18/2009 10:57:03 AM EDT
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Water won't hurt ammo. No special sealants needed. If you need to prove it to yourself just leave a couple rounds in a glass of water overnight.
The real concern to me would be corrosion on internal components. Even stainless revolvers usually have normal steel internal components. (also springs) |
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Posted: 6/18/2009 12:30:24 PM EDT
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That's exactly my fly fishing set-up! 
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